Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Czech, 1923-2005
The son of a furniture dealer and upholsterer, Jaroslav Smidek, like Jan Vanek and Jindrich Halabala, was born into the trade. Growing up, he helped out in the family workshop, where he learned his father’s craft.
Although he trained as an architect, Smidek quickly turned to industrial design, developing Montisektor furnishings, a line of pieces that could be assembled at home from prefabricated parts, in 1956 for VNP — a significant advance in Czech furniture production.
But it is his seating, such as the chairs he created for Jitona in the 1960s, that is most in demand. While his chairs carry a Scandinavian touch, there is no mistaking the gentle elegance of their uniquely Eastern European aesthetic.
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Creator: Jaroslav Smidek
Blue mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Blue mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona in very nice condition, small signes of use, new upholstery.
Category
1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Cesky nabytek, 1960´s
By Cesky Nabytek, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made by Český nábytek company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
The chairs are stable and comfortable. These ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Yellow mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Yellow mid-century design armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona in very nice condition, small signes of use, new upholstery.
Category
1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for JITONA, 1960´s
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made by JITONA company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
The chairs are stable and comfortable. These are in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s Pair of Jaroslav Smidek Armchairs for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Repolished
- Sturdy and stable
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chairs 1950s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Čelinac, BA
Jaroslav Smidek Longue Chair 1950s
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Armchairs by TON, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
This beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs were made in Czechia by renowned furniture manufacturers TON, design attributed to J. Smidek. Low-set and comfortable, a deep seat...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Czech Lounge Chairs
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern lounge chairs.
Designed by Jaroslav Smidek.
This set is in excellent vintage condition with brand new corduroy upholstery!
We us...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Wood
Model 53 Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for Ton, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Model 53 armchair was manufactured by Ton in the 1950s to 1960s. They were designed by Jaroslav Smidek. The upholstery interior has been changed and covered with a high-quality white...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1970´s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These midcentury armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s. They are made of beechwood.
The chairs are stable an...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Model 53 Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek for Ton, 1960s, Set of 2
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pair of model 53 armchairs was manufactured by Ton in the 1950s to 1960s. They were designed by Jaroslav Smidek. The interior has been changed and covered with a high-quality w...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Ton, 1970s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. They are made of beechwood.
The chairs are stable and comforta...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
Made of beech wood and upholstery.
The armchairs are sturdy and comfo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Restored Mid-Century Pink & Blue Armchairs by J. Smidek for TON, 1960s, Set of 2
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Żory, PL
A pair of beech wood armchairs designed by Jaroslav Smidek and produced by TON in the mid-1960s in Czech Republic. These armchairs have been completely restored. The wood has been la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1960s Czech Armchairs by J. Smidek for Ton, a Pair
By TON a.s., Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
A graphic Modernist silhouette gives this pair of vintage wooden armchairs a timeless appeal. Produced in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, the design is attributed to Jaroslav...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of wood and fabric
The seat needs new fabric
Measure: Seat height 45 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960s.
Completely restored.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek
By Jaroslav Smidek, TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this pair of armchairs from circa 1960 are re-upholstered with an updated natural white fabric, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the ...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-Century Armchair by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This lounge armchair was designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. It´s upholstered with fabric, the structure is made of beechwood.
In good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
They are in very good Vintage condition, showing slight signs of age a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´S
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
The chairs are stable. They are in good structure condition. showing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
20th Century Armchairs by J. Smidek, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
This beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs were made in Czechia by renowned furniture manufacturers TON, design attributed to J. Smidek. Low-set and comfortable, a deep seat...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
His and Her Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A pair of mid-century “His and her” armchairs.
Designed in the 1960s by prominent Czechoslovak designer Jaroslav Šmídek for UP Závody. Made in the former Czechoslovakia.
Made of fa...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Time has not dulled the sharp silhouette of this striking pair of Midcentury Modern armchairs. Made in Czechia in the 1960s, attributed to Jaroslav Smidek who designed for many promi...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- The seat height is 42 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1970´S
By Jaroslav Smidek, Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
The chairs are stable. They are in very good Vintage condition witho...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Mid-Century Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this pair of armchairs from circa 1960 are re-upholstered with an updated neutral fabric, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the hardwo...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Pair of Ton Armchairs by Jaroslav Smidek, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech wood
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- The seat height is 39 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Czech Armchairs, a Pair
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in the former Czechoslovakia, this essential 1960s design is attributed to Jaroslav Šmídek. Comfortable angles and clean lines are designed to delight, influenced by the mid-20th Century Modernist movement in Central Europe. These low-profile armchairs are re-upholstered in updated neutral fabrics, chosen to compliment the elegant polish of the hardwood frame.
Produced by various manufacturers and explored by generations of designers, the bentwood shape is infused with dynamism and movement, reflecting the origins of the technique and the optimism of the industrial revolution-- steam bent furniture was a technological innovation developed by the Thonet Brothers...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, 1960's
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made by JITONA company in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
The chairs are stable and comfortable. These are i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
Two Beige Armchairs, Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two iconic vintage armchairs designed by Jaroslav Smidek in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Very good condition, after professional renovation of the wood and replacement of the ...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1970s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. They are made of beechwood.
The chairs are stable and comforta...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Two Vintage Green Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two iconic vintage armchairs designed by Jaroslav Smidek in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Beech wood frame, upholstery replaced with velv...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Pair of Restored Red Midcentury Armchairs, Made by Jaroslav Šmídek, Czechia 1950
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of armchairs, midcentury Czechoslovakia
Completely restored by our team.
Period: 1950-1960
Maker: Jaroslav Šmídek.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Fabric
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON, 1970s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek for TON company and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. They are made of beechwood.
The chairs are stable and comforta...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Midcentury Bentwood Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
The chairs are stable and comfortable. They are in good Vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of Two Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Šmídek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia. The item made of beechwood. Upholstered seat and backrest in new upholstery. Completely restored.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Lounge Chair by Jaroslav Smidek for Jitona, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Wien, AT
Designed during the Socialist era. The frame is made of light beechwood. The core is made of natural coconut fiber, providing comfortability. Very quality English velvet upholstery f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Armchairs Designed by Jaroslav Šmidek for Ton, Czech Republic, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs designed by Jaroslav Šmidek, type 53. They were manufactured at the Ton factory in the 1960s in Czech Republic. Purified beech wood polished and finished with matt varnish....
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of midcentury armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
They are in very good Vintage condition, showing slight signs of age a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960's
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
The chairs are stable. They are in good structure condition, the uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Set of two Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960´s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Completely Restored
Made of Fabric and Wood
Good original Condition
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Beech Armchair by Jaroslav Smidek for TON, Czechoslovakia
By Thonet, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- The seat height is 42 cm
- Height of seat 42 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Blue Czech Beech Armchairs 1960s, Original Well Preserved Condition
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Armchairs
Source: Czechia (Czech republic)
Period: 1960-1969.
Material: Beech
Original well preserved condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960's
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960’s.
The chairs are stable and comfortable. They are in good vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1960s
By Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s.
The chairs are stabile and comfortable. They are in good vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Jaroslav Smidek Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Jaroslav Smidek furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Jaroslav Smidek furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jaroslav Smidek furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Jaroslav Smidek were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Frantisek Jirak, and Úľuv. Prices for Jaroslav Smidek furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $342 and can go as high as $3,195, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,076.